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Junior Melo

"The Fortaleza Kid"

15-10-1

Lightweight
Junior Melo

Wins

15

7 KO/TKO - 28%
7 submission - 28%
1 decision - 4%

10

Losses

1 N/C 1 DRAW

16% - 4 KO/TKO
4% - 1 submission
16% - 4 decision
hometownFortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Age
-(-)
Height
5′11″ (180 cm)
Reach5′10″ (179 cm)
Weight155 lbs (70 kg)
Stance-
GymPitbull Brothers
Social media-

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Past Fights
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Russia
Nikita Kulshin
(8-0)
i
LFA 231: Lozej vs. Ibarra
17 Apr2026KO/TKO(Right Hook to Ground & Pound) RD10:36
Honduras
John Ramirez
(8-8)
i
Anthony Pettis FC 19: Virignia Fight Night IV
10 Aug2025Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jimmy Drago
(7-2)
i
CFFC 140: Rzgoev vs. Roberts
14 Mar2025No Contest(Accidental Clash of Heads) RD23:47
USA
Peter Petties
(10-8)
i
Anthony Pettis FC 12: Virginia Fight Night 2
26 Aug2024Draw(Split) RD3
Brazil
Jhonny Carlos
(11-7)
i
Arena Fight Combat 26
22 Mar2024KO/TKO RD10:50
Brazil
Jorge Bueno
(10-4)
i
CFC 18
08 Mar2024KO/TKO RD2
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(10-1)
i
Victorious MMA 5: BRAVE CF 78
07 Dec2023
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(9-1)
i
Victorious MMA 5: BRAVE CF 78
07 Dec2023
Brazil
Roneyhildo Santos
(0-0)
i
Heroes Championship
23 Sep2023KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD11:18
Brazil
Anderson Nascimento
(12-3)
i
Jungle Fight 118
29 Jul2023KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD21:39
Brazil
Melquizael Costa
(18-5)
i
LFA 147: Melo vs. Costa
19 Nov2022KO/TKO(Overhand Left to Ground and Pound) RD32:00
Canada
Adam Assenza
(16-6)
i
LFA 139: Assenza vs. Melo
20 Aug2022KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD30:59
USA
Tommy Aaron
(9-6)
i
LFA 127: Diaz vs. Assis
26 Mar2022KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:37
Brazil
Guido Santos
(12-3)
i
Future MMA 13
24 Sep2021Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Valdinho Melo
(3-2)
i
Macaíba Fight 1
16 Nov2019Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD31:29
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(4-2)
i
Victorious MMA 3
26 Oct2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:34
Mexico
Ricardo Diaz
(5-4)
i
Lux Fight League 4
15 Mar2019KO/TKO RD14:45
Mexico
Alberto Espinoza
(1-0)
i
Roca Fighting League 1
13 Jul2018Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:10
Brazil
Francisco Ferreira
(5-2)
i
GFC 8
07 Apr2018Decision(Split) RD35:00
Brazil
Ronei Aylla
(0-1)
i
Vila FC 1
31 Mar2018Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:30
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(2-1)
i
AF - Action Fight 7
16 Dec2017KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD15:00
Brazil
Brendo Bispo
(13-4)
i
Bradar Fight: Maranhão vs. Curitiba
16 Sep2017Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD13:37
Brazil
Sasso Sales
(3-1)
i
Aspera FC 53
10 Jun2017Sub(Armbar) RD10:48
Brazil
Yuri Mariano
(4-1)
i
1º Round Combat 3
16 Dec2016Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD24:05
Brazil
Jamil Silveira
(42-16-1)
i
1° Round Combat
06 Dec2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Francisco Berguison
(0-0)
i
13 Feb2014
Sub RD12:20
Brazil
Roberto Machado
(0-0)
i
OFC 5 - Open Fight Cearense 5
21 Sep2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD22:30
Juninho Silva
(0-0)
i
23 Feb2013
Decision RD3

Frequently Asked Questions About Junior Melo

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Junior Melo?

    Known as "The Fortaleza Kid" Junior Melo's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Junior Melo weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 155 pounds, Junior Melo's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Junior Melo?

    Boasting a reach of 70 inches, Junior Melo employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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